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This yarn is sold in the USA by Norsk Fjord Fibers. It is a beautiful yarn that has some spelsau in it (sheep breed) that makes it very shiny. It is not at all soft. It is made in Norway and is a 2-ply yarn which is slightly thicker than the Harrisville Shetland. You can use a couple strands together at 8 epi (I've heard of people using as many as ...
This yarn is half the size of Highland. I use one strand at 12 epi or two strands at 8 epi. The surface of the tapestry is not as smooth when you double the yarn than if you use one strand of Highland or if you split the Highland strands and reply two colors together if you’re into color mixing. It comes in the same 64 colors that Highland does.
Paternayan used to be a favorite of tapestry weavers because it came in so many colors. The company went bankrupt after being sold to a new owner and the original dyer of the yarn has teamed up with Colonial Needle to sell it again. It is now called Persian Yarnand the maker is Colonial Needle. You’ll want to check needlework stores to purchase.
As of the fall of 2021, Gist Yarn is offering this Made-in-the-USA tapestry yarn that comes in gradations and was designed especially for tapestry weavers. It is a beautiful yarn that comes in value gradations. I use this yarn a lot on Change the Shed and for some of my own work and there is a bundle available from Gistthat includes my Introduction...
The yarn I use for my many of my large-format tapestries is made by Harrisville Designs. It is the Harrisville Koehler Singles, but it is only available in white. If you’re a dyer, this is a fantastic choice. The yarn is 2,700 yards per pound and it works well at 3-4 strands at 8 epi.
If you don’t dye your own yarn, Farois a yarn that is similar in size to the Harrisville Koehler singles. It is made by Borgs in Sweden. It has a little more shine than the Harrisville due to the kind of fleece used. This yarn works well with 3-4 strands at 8 epi. It is a singles yarn meaning that it is not plied. It dyes beautifully and comes in 7...
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Feb 6, 2022 · Much the same as a warp yarn, actually. A strong yarn that can hold up to heavy beating and tension. That’s the short answer. A longer version concerns the construction of the yarn and fiber content. Yarns for weft in tapestry can be made out of various fibers: wool, cotton, bamboo, linen, paper, nettle, and the list goes on.
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Jan 25, 2018 · It is a thin 2-ply yarn that is dyed in gradations and was created specifically for tapestry weaving. Notably, the fiber is sourced in the USA and all manufacturing and dyeing is also done in this country. I’ve been using it consistently since it came out and it is a beautiful yarn. I use 3 or 4 strands at 8 epi.
Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this in-depth guide to every aspect of the process, from developing a color palette to selecting yarn, warping the loom, and weaving the image.
